Shanghai Fosun Kairos Biotechnology Co., Ltd and Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Malaysia on Monday, signaling a further step in its overseas expansion initiative.
The two parties will leverage their respective strengths to carry out in-depth collaboration across three key areas: cell therapy service support, clinical research cooperation, and academic exchange.
This partnership aims to jointly explore efficient pathways for the future R&D, regulatory approval, and clinical application of Fosun Kairos’sinnovative cell therapy products in Southeast Asia, thereby accelerating the market launch of these therapies.
As a pioneer and leader in China’s cell therapy sector, Fosun Kairos has responded proactively to the national call to promote the high-quality development of innovative drugs and build a multi-tiered healthcare security system.
The partnership with SJMC marks the extension of China’s local expertise and capabilities in cell therapy into the broader overseas markets.
SJMC is a member of Asia OneHealthcare (A1Health) and is recognised as one of Malaysia's leading private hospitals, known for its clinical excellence.
As a leading enterprise in China’s cell therapy sector, Fosun Kairos will leverage its extensive network of collaborations with top Chinese hospitals and clinical experts to facilitate interactions between SJMC and leading domestic medical institutions in fields such as hematology and oncology.
The partnership aims to promote the sharing of treatment protocols, clinical experience, and the latest scientific advancements, thereby enhancing the overall level of diagnosis and treatment in the region.
CEO of Fosun Kairos Chen Xingrong stated: “We remain committed to making innovative therapies more accessible. The collaboration with SJMC marks a significant step in our internationalization strategy. We aim to build a sustainable ecosystem of international cooperation through a dual-track approach of clinical and academic collaboration, bringing more breakthrough treatment options to patients worldwide, including those in Southeast Asia.”
Bryan Lin, Regional CEO of Asia OneHealthcare & CEO of SJMC, said: “We place great importance on this strategic partnership with Fosun Kairos. Cell and gene therapy represent the future of medicine. Through this collaboration, SJMC will gain direct access to China’s cutting-edge R&D capabilities, providing a knowledge exchange platform for our local healthcare professionals and ultimately enabling patients across Southeast Asia to benefit more quickly from these world-leading therapeutic technologies. This fully aligns with our center’s mission to deliver exceptional and innovative healthcare services.”
The establishment of this strategic partnership not only marks another milestone in Fosun Kairos’s international expansion in the field of cell therapy but also sets a new benchmark for global collaboration within China’s biopharmaceutical industry, jointly driving the high-quality global development of the cell and gene therapy sector.
